July 16, 2006

Morning Worship

Message Series: Embracing Grace
Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 12:20-31b (Scripture Reader: Wendy Fisher)
Message: Embracing Grace in Community: Part One -- Coming Together (Pastor Steve)
Offering: Unity Church Ministries

Welcome to Unity! Welcome to all who enter this place of worship. May you sense the presence of God and be refreshed by the outpouring of His Spirit. As God has poured himself out for us, we pour ourselves out in worship today.

Worship Planning Request
Every week (usually on Mondays), a team of people meets to review the worship time of the previous Sunday and to plan future times of worship. If you would like to give any feedback or participate on this team, you may contact any of the team members: Tom Bruin, Kerry Breems, Beth Hoekstra, Willis Wubben, Lee Duininck, Wendy Fisher, Pastor Steve, and Pastor Jeff. You may also email the team.

The Weekly Calendar

The monthly calendar can be viewed at www.unitycrc.org/calendar

Today (3rd Sunday):
10:00am - Morning Worship

Monday:
4:45pm - Worship Planning Team

Tuesday:
7:00pm - Ladies’ Jail Ministry

Wednesday:
7:00pm - Men’s Jail Ministry

Next Sunday (4th Sunday):
10:00am - Morning Worship

Mark Your Calendar

Ministry Team Training Day
Sunday August 27 ~ 5:00-9:00pm

Sermon Theme Planning
Pastors Steve and Jeff will be focusing on study and planning for all the upcoming sermon series and ministry for the fall, winter, and spring. Some of this will be done in a “retreat” format with more limited office hours. They will be taking time away for studying, writing, and planning. Your prayers are encouraged for this time. You may still contact them with pastoral care concerns as they will be checking in with the office regularly to keep up on messages and mail during this prep time as well.

Unity Family Cares and Concerns

Our Sympathy Our love goes out to the Wubbens, Watsons, Knappers, and their families who celebrated the life of and mourned the passing of John Wubben last Sunday evening. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving was held this past Thursday at Bunde Church. We give thanks to God for a life lived in spirit and in truth. May God grant His grace to sustain and comfort you, filling your lives with hope and peace.

Wedding Congratulations
Congratulations to Jason and Laura (Thompson) Dannon who were married last weekend in Spicer, with Pastor Steve co-officiating. Congratulations also to Aaron Watson and Tracy Larson who will be married this coming weekend in our church with Pastor Steve officiating. Blessings to both of these couples as they embark of this great journey together!

Congratulations Graduate!
Congratulations to Alena Troyer who graduated this spring from the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault, MN. We celebrate with you in this great accomplishment and pray God's richest blessings for you!

UNITY CHURCH MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

LOVE KIDS? Do you have a couple of hours free two Wednesdays a month? Are you looking for a way to serve the Lord? If so, we have a GREAT opportunity for you! The 2006- 2007 MOPS Year is approaching quickly and we are in need of your help! We are looking for volunteers with a loving heart to come and watch the children of the MOPS mothers. MOPS meets two Wednesdays a month from Sept. through April. Meetings are from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at Bethany CRC in Clara City. If you would like to know more please contact Laura Brouwer or Danielle Watson

Youth Mission Trip
Seven students connected to our youth group are embarking on a week-long journey to the city of Chicago to serve with Roseland Christian Ministries in various ways including ministering at the youth Day Camp, serving breakfast to the homeless, and working in the thrift store. Kirk Vander Pol, Pastor Jeff, and Amy Groen will lead the group which includes Rachelle Poppema, Kaitlyn Leininger, Jason Groen, Jordan Zondervan, Derek Bulthuis, Jacob Miller, and Jacob Wieberdink.

Community Announcements

Relay for Life
Thank you to everyone who participated in any way with the carwash Saturday, July1! All your work, effort, and donations help support the American Cancer Society. It is awesome to be a part of a community who does all it can to help "Capture a Cure!" Remember to join us in Willmar on Friday, July 21 for the Kandiyohi County Relay for Life.

Senior Citizens
On Friday, August 4th we plan to meet at the fire hall at 2:30pm we will car pool to Kerkhoven to the Orvil Johnson Farm to observe the new milking parlor, then its on to the Jimmy Apple Orchard for a luncheon. In the evening we will attend the Little Crow Ski show. Cost is about $20.00 each. Also, Chanhassen dinner theater matinee “Singing in the Rain”. On Wednesday, September 27th. Please call Ardy Zondervan if you are interested in either of these.

New Life Treatment Center Annual Donation Auction
Monday, July 31, 2006 at 6:00pm the Annual Donation Auction for New Life Treatment Center will be held in the New Life Gym in Woodstock, MN. Donations of baked goods, new or good used items, farm supplies, etc. would be appreciated. A few items already donated for the sale are: 8ft pool table; collectible coins; one-week stay at a condominium on Madeira Beech at John’s Pass on Florida’s Gulf Coast; and a blue and white cross stitched quilt, hand quilted, King Size, which has won numerous awards at area fairs. Everyone is welcome to come and join in on the bidding. The proceeds are designated for the Need for Life Fund. Barbecues, coffee, and kool-aid will be served.